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EM85

Electron-ray tuning indicator of the EM71/EM85 family, providing a fluorescent visual pattern that varies with receiver control voltage for tuning and signal-level indication.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

Description

Tuning indicator from the EM71/EM85 family.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
300 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Tuning Indicator

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied Brimar source.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1955 Lorenz

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Application

  • Display type

    Magic fan

Data set 02

1958 Brimar Radio Valve No 7

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tuning Indicator

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    300 mA